Oshawa Woman, Parween Adel Fatally Stabbed by Husband in Tragic Domestic Dispute

Durham Regional Police have identified the victim of a fatal domestic stabbing in Oshawa as 48-year-old Parween Adel. The tragic incident occurred early Saturday morning, November 17, at the couple’s home on Eulalie Avenue, near King Street East and Ritson Road South.

Police responded to a call around 12:30 a.m. and discovered Adel with severe stab wounds. Officers and paramedics performed CPR before rushing her to a trauma center in Toronto. Despite their efforts, Adel was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Authorities arrested her 41-year-old husband, Hakim Adel, at the scene without resistance. He has since been charged with second-degree murder. Police confirmed that the couple’s five-year-old twins and an elderly woman were present in the home during the incident, further intensifying the tragedy’s emotional toll on the family and community.

This devastating event coincides with November’s recognition as Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Awareness Month. IPV includes a spectrum of abusive behaviors, such as physical violence, emotional manipulation, financial control, and social isolation. Adel’s death underscores the dangers of IPV and the urgent need to address it within relationships before violence escalates.

Law enforcement officials have urged anyone experiencing intimate partner violence to seek help through confidential resources. Durham Regional Police offer support via a hotline at 905-579-1520. The case also serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of community awareness in recognizing and intervening in abusive situations to prevent such outcomes.

The murder of Parween Adel has left the Oshawa community in shock. With her young children and an elderly relative directly affected by the tragedy, the incident highlights the wide-reaching impact of domestic violence. Authorities continue their investigation, focusing on delivering justice while providing support to the family and raising awareness about IPV prevention.

This case calls attention to the broader issue of domestic violence and the collective responsibility to address it. Community organizations, law enforcement, and support services must work together to ensure that victims feel empowered to seek help. In honoring the memory of Parween Adel, the hope remains that tragedies like this can be prevented in the future through vigilance, education, and intervention.